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Communication Studies for Transfer

AA-T (Associate in Arts for Transfer)

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer is intended for all students who plan to complete an AA in Communication studies. This degree is especially valuable for those students planning on completing a bachelor’s degree in Communication or a similar major at a CSU campus because the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer guarantees admission to the CSU system (but not to a particular campus or major).

In order to earn the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer, students must complete a minimum of 60 required semester units of CSU-transferable coursework which includes the CSU General Education or IGETC requirements with a minimum GPA of 2.0. Students transferring to a CSU campus that does accept the Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer will be required to complete no more than 60 units after transfer to earn a bachelor’s degree (unless the major is a designated high-unit major).

This degree may not be the best option for students intending to transfer to a particular CSU campus or to university or college that is not part of the CSU system.

Students should consult with a counselor when planning to complete the degree for more information on university admission and transfer requirements. No additional graduation requirements are required to complete this degree.

The Associate in Arts in Communication Studies for Transfer equips students with relational and presentation skills that provide a foundation for success throughout students’ educational careers, business careers and personal interactions. Students learn about verbal and nonverbal channels of communication that inform, persuade, manage, interpret, direct, or influence social interaction in diverse contexts.

The degree introduces students to both established and contemporary theories of human communication pertaining to societal construction, maintenance, and perpetuation of acceptable patterns of communicative conduct. Students choosing this degree also acquire pragmatic communication skills enabling them to competently navigate social interaction within interpersonal, small group, public, organizational, and intercultural contexts. Students learn field-specific nomenclature as well as effective oral, listening, and critical thinking skills needed to successfully manage communication encounters in a variety of professional and personal environments.

Students will be prepared in this lower division work for a baccalaureate degree in Communication Studies, Speech Communication, or a similar degree.

To Achieve the Associate in Arts for Transfer

Upon completion of the following courses with at least a ‘C’ grade in each course, the student will be awarded a Communication Studies Associate in Arts for Transfer degree.

To Transfer Coursework

A minimum of 18 semester units in the major with a grade of ‘C’ or better while maintaining a minimum grade point average of at least 2.0 in all California State University transferable coursework.

List B: Select 2 of the following, or any Group A course not used

List C: Select 1 of the following, or any Group A or B course not used

Course Number

Course Title

Units

COMM B9

Health Communication

3.0

COMM B10

Communication and Leadership

3.0

ENGL B2

Advanced Composition and Critical

4.0

JRNL B1

Media and Society

3.0

JRNL B2

Beginning Reporting Thinking

3.0

PSYC B1a

General Psychology

3.0

SOCI B1

Introduction to Sociology

3.0

Required Subtotal: 18.0

CSU General Education or IGETC Pattern: 39.0

Transfer Electives (As needed to reach 60 transferable units)

Degree Total: 60.0

(* Courses with an asterisk can be double counted for General Education)

Program Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion, the student will:

form and present informative persuasive messages.

demonstrate competence in both active and empathic listening.

present oral messages to appropriate audiences and adhere to conventions of message delivery.

manage personal communication apprehension and anxiety.

**The courses and unit values on this page are representative of the typical values and courses required by this program. They are taken from the most current catalog, and therefore may not be accurate for the degree or certificate requirements for some students, depending on your year of catalog rights. Please refer to your appropriate catalog or see a counselor for accurate degree requirements.